The most stylish outfits from the 2021 presidential inauguration
These are the style standouts from yesterday’s events, as chosen by FASHION magazine By FASHION Staff
Still buzzing from the excitement of yesterday’s inauguration events? Us, too. Between the historic firsts and the memorable performances, it was a day we won’t soon forget. And thankfully, we even got a good meme or two out of it (thanks, Bernie!)
To reflect on the biggest
fashion moments of the day, we present: the FASHION magazine 2021 Presidential Inauguration Style Awards. From Jennifer Lopez’s OTT ensemble to a couple of fantastic sneaker moments, these are the style standouts from yesterday’s events.
We can, unfortunately, expect quite a bit more of this sort of thing in the future now that we have our first female Vice-President. But not all fashion discussion has to be sexist or scathing.
It can also be fun to gaze upon our new leaders and find out what they’re wearing and generate a meme or two. And, as Vanity Fair declares, in 2021 we’re now seeing a return of “fashion as diplomacy,” making a statement through the designers and accessories chosen. Fashion is also political. For those keeping track at home:
President Biden, breaking with presidential Brooks Brothers tradition, wore a navy suit and overcoat by Ralph Lauren. Lauren also made his blue tie and mask.
Barbara Lee honored
Shirley Chisholm, the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination, on Inauguration Day (January 20) by wearing very special jewelry.
Lee joins American in celebrating Vice President
Kamala Harris historic achievement by wearing a pearl necklace gifted to her from the Chisholm family. On this historic day, I m wearing Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm s pearls, given to me by her goddaughter, who said that her godmother, would not want it any other way. Because of Shirley Chisholm, I am. Because of Shirley Chisholm, Vice President Harris is, Lee said on Twitter next to a picture of her donning the pearls with a blazer.
This Is How Barbara Lee Honored Shirley Chisholm by Cliche Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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California Congresswoman Barbara Lee honored Shirley Chisholm, the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination, on Inauguration Day (January 20) by wearing very special jewelry.
Lee joins American in celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic achievement by wearing a pearl necklace gifted to her from the Chisholm family.
“On this historic day, I’m wearing Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s pearls, given to me by her goddaughter, who said that her godmother, ‘would not want it any other way.’ Because of Shirley Chisholm, I am. Because of Shirley Chisholm, Vice President Harris is,” Lee said on Twitter next to a picture of her donning the pearls with a blazer.